Where in west Africa is gold found and what are its sources? Most gold production and reserves in west Africa are found within the west African craton. This is one of the world's oldest geological ...

The government says they are robbing South Africa of more than $1 billion a year in gold. Authorities said that more than 1,500 people have been arrested for mining illegally in the Stilfontein ...

While many may immediately turn to the likes of New York City, Dubai or London when thinking about the richest cities in the ...

The accident took place in an open-pit area people had gone into in search of gold. Informal mining is a common and dangerous practice in much of West Africa. By Reuters BAMAKO, Mali — At least ...

Where in west Africa is gold found and what are its sources? Most gold production and reserves in west Africa are found within the west African craton. This is one of the world’s oldest ...

Militaries that have taken power in Africa's Sahel region - notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger - have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative ...